Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, has announced a total of 195 vacancies for Apprentice posts for a period of one year under the Apprentices Act 1961. As per the short DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 PDF, the online form filling process for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will commence from 27th September to 28th October 2025. Refer to the complete article for detailed information regarding the recruitment drive.
DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025
The short DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 has been released on 22nd September 2025 in the Employment Newspaper. The detailed information, including vacancy, eligibility, selection process, and other details, will be released along with a detailed notification PDF on 27th September 2025. Till then, candidates can know in detail through the short notice.
DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025 PDF – Click to Download
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Highlights
The online application for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is invited from interested and eligible Indian Nationals for engagement of Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the DRDO Apprentice Vacancy through the official website by following the instructions mentioned in the article.
| DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025- Highlights | |
| Organization Name | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Vacancies | 195 |
| Advt. No. | RCI/HRD/Apprenticeship/Advt/2025-26 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 27th September to 28th October 2025 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting Documents Verification Medical Test |
| Official Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/ |
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Along with the release of the short DRDO Apprentice Notification 2025, the registration schedule for DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2025 has been released on 22nd September 2025. The online form-filling process for DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 will start on 27th September 2025, and the application link will remain active till 28th October 2025. Check important dates from the table below.
| Event | Dates |
| Short notification release date | 22nd September 2025 |
| DRDO Apprentice Notification release date | 27th September 2025 |
| Apply Online starts | 27th September 2025 |
| Last date to apply online | 28th October 2025 |
DRDO Apprentice Vacancy 2025
Under the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment drive, a total of 195 vacancies will be filled for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices posts.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Graduate Apprentice | 40 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 20 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 135 |
| Total | 195 |
DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in DRDO Apprentice Recruitment 2025 must go through the DRDO Apprentice Recruitment process. Notification 2025 PDF to ensure their eligibility for Apprentice posts.
Educational Qualification
Candidates can check post-wise educational qualification from the table below.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.E./B.Tech in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in ECE, EEE, CSE, Mechanical, Chemical |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ITI in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Mechanic-Diesel, Draughtsman (Mechanical), Electronic Mechanic, Electrician, COPA, Library Assistant |
Age Limit (as on 01/09/2025)
Candidates’ minimum age must be at least 18 years old as on 01 September 2025. Other age conditions will be as per the apprenticeship rules.
